How far is Marvin, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Marvin, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marvin and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marvin and Wilmington.
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Start on the route
91 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto New Town Road
537 ft · 12 sec · New Town Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward New Town Road
33 m · 2 sec · New Town Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New Town Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · New Town Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Town Road
36 m · 3 sec · New Town Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New Town Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · New Town Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
65 m · 4 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
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Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
1.3 mi · 2 min · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
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Turn right onto Weddington Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Weddington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weddington Road
38 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Weddington Road
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Turn left onto M L King Jr Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · M L King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Dickerson Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Dickerson Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Roosevelt Boulevard
5.2 mi · 6 min · West Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
59.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on Ocean Highway East
3.1 mi · 4 min · Ocean Highway East
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Continue on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
551 ft · 15 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marvin and Wilmington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
59.8 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Marvin and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marvin to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from Marvin and 102.2 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.73 one way or $55.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marvin and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Maxton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maxton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marvin and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 171.57 mi (276.12 km).
#1 Marvin
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 6,920 |
| Coordinates | 34.9918200, -80.8147900 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $27.73 | $55.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.00 | $62.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.45 | $66.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.37 | $78.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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